Fake job applicants falsely claim connection with Barca legends, tricking Indian Football Association for manager position
Xavi and Guardiola's Job Applications for India National Team Manager Position Turn out to be Hoaxes
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that the job applications claiming to be from Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola for the India national team manager position were hoaxes. The AIFF stated that the authenticity of these applications could not be verified, and the emails were not genuine [1][2][3].
After receiving about 170 applications, the AIFF shortlisted three candidates, and the purported applications from Guardiola and Xavi were dismissed as fake [2]. The AIFF remains committed to the genuine growth of Indian football and the proper selection of the national team coach [1].
Xavi Hernandez, a 45-year-old former Barcelona midfielder and manager, will be focusing on changing his email password and brushing up on his cyber security. The Indian FA's national team director has confirmed that Xavi is not being considered for financial reasons [4].
The India national team manager's job is for leading a team ranked at number 133 in the world by FIFA. Among the shortlisted candidates are Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic [5]. Khalid Jamil is a former India international player, while Stephen Constantine has been the two-time former India boss. Ex-Slovakia manager Stefan Tarkovic is also in the running for the position [6].
Other applicants for the job include former Leeds United and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell, and ex-Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean [7]. Manolo Marquez, the previous India boss, left his role and returned to coaching FC Goa in the Indian Super League [8].
The AIFF technical committee reviewed 170 job applications for the role of leading the India national team [9]. The email applications from Guardiola and Xavi were not genuine, and it appears that the AIFF has been the victim of a prank following the job applications for the vacant India national team manager's job [10].
Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City [11]. The India national team is currently ranked at number 133 in the world by FIFA, and the new manager will have a challenging task ahead to improve the team's performance on the international stage.
References:
- The Guardian
- ESPN
- BBC Sport
- India Today
- Outlook India
- India.com
- Hindustan Times
- Indian Express
- Firstpost
- The Times of India
- Manchester City
Xavi Hernandez, due to the hoax nature of his job application, is now focusing on securing his email account and enhancing his cyber security. Meanwhile, the position for the India national team manager remains a challenging task, with candidates such as Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic in the running, despite the prank that diverted attention towards fake applications from Xavi and Pep Guardiola.
